RMT strike hits Chiltern Railways today, limited timetable in place
West Coast Main Line delays after overhead-wire damage—ticket easements in force
UK boosts protection for modern-slavery victims by allowing Skilled Worker visa holders to change employers
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UK eases job-switch rules for exploited Skilled Worker visa holders
From 9 October 2026, foreign nationals on the UK Skilled Worker visa who can show evidence of exploitation will be free to leave an abusive sponsor and have 60 days to find a new employer without jeopardising immigration status. The move reduces sponsor dependency, imposes new reporting obligations on businesses and is expected to make the route more attractive to genuine talent.
Eurostar issues strike alert: multiple London-Paris services cancelled for 12 October
Eurostar has cancelled at least two London–Paris trains on Monday 12 October due to a security-staff strike, according to an update posted on 9 October. Business travellers face reduced capacity and potential knock-on delays, so companies should rebook or refund affected journeys swiftly and verify ETA compliance for any air rerouting.
Parliament publishes wave of new amendments to Immigration and Asylum Bill
A 54-page amendment paper published on 9 October reveals more than 90 new proposals to reshape the Government’s Immigration and Asylum Bill. Amendments range from bolstering the independence of the new appeals body to tightening enforcement language—changes that could significantly impact sponsor compliance, appeal timelines and removal procedures.